Title:  Senior Associate Engineering Services

Job Title: Senior Associate Engineering Services

Job Code: 30050

Job Location: Palm Bay, Florida

Job Description:  L3Harris is searching for a self-directed experienced hardware support specialist to assist prototype development and rework of electronic hardware builds in a hands-on engineering laboratory. This position will focus on supporting prototype, first article, and low volume manufacturing of general performance communications-based hardware including cables and Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) while providing feedback on design and process improvements through cycles of rapid learning and development.

Essential Functions: 

• Work closely with other disciplines to effectively communicate issues, write technical procedures, and review designs within designated area to help achieve project/program deadlines.
• Work in a dynamic and highly interactive team environment in a rapid development laboratory.
• Independently perform a high mix of various assembly processes including surface mount technology, hot air rework, using a pick and place machine or harness and cable builds to required tolerances and within customer requirements.
• Interpret and follow moderately complex sketches, schematics, drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions.
• Involved in process improvement and best practices feedback on assembly drawings, BOMs, engineering change orders, process control instructions, verbal and detailed work instructions.
• Perform complex CCA rework.
• Perform soldering of SMT, through-hole, and fine pitch components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of two (2) years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with zero (0) to two (2) years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of six (6) years of prior related experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and assembly operations utilizing specialized equipment (Pick-and-Place, solder paste printing and reflow ovens). 
• Minimum two (2) years experience conducting work using a microscope. Minimum two (2) years of experience working independently in a small lab environment interacting and collaborating with other functions.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• JSTD 001 Solder and Rework Certification
• IPC 610A Certification
• IPC 620 Certification
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance
• Experience performing complex soldering tasks.
• Experience writing procedures and assisting others with hardware manufacturing operations.